Democrats criticize Sanders for online behavior of his supporters

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Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren seized an opportunity to criticize the online behavior of some of Sen. Bernie Sanders supporters, saying their harassment and threats could hurt party unity in the general election; it sparked a pile-on to the self-described democratic socialist.

“I’ve said many times before, we are all responsible for our supporters and we need to step up,” Warren said. “That’s what leadership is all about.”

After Nevada’s powerful Culinary Workers Union criticized Sanders’ “Medicare for All” proposal, leaders reportedly received threatening emails and voicemails. 

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during a Democratic presidential primary debate Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, in Las Vegas, hosted by NBC News and MSNBC. (AP Photo/John Locher)